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Economy
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Surveillance and Surveys in Kabul
US “intelligence” discloses little about poverty, chaos, hunger, child labor and homelessness, which afflict Afghanistan families.
The Rise of Shadow Banks and the Repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act
Unlike traditional commercial banks, shadow banks are unregulated and not subject to traditional banking regulations.
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December Job Numbers: Is the Great Vacation Coming to an End?
It appears that people are finally returning to the labor market as job prospects improve.
Ten Powerful Reasons Why Bernie Sanders Scares Wall Street
Some of Sanders' suggestions: Break up banks. Tax speculators. Cap interest rates.
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Employment-to-Population Ratio Rises to Highest Level of Recovery
The Labor Department reported that the economy added 292,000 jobs in December.
Economic Update: What Capitalism Is
This episode provides updates on public pension looting, and more.
The Duality of 21st-Century Capitalism
The silver lining to the exploitation of workers has been the ever-growing standard of living resulting from the expansion of capitalism.
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Another Reason Economists Don’t Know Much About the Economy: The Story of the Robots
It's not surprising that economists are spinning tales of robots and the development of technology that don't make sense.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Emerging Trends Show “Citizens United” Ruling to Be Disastrous, and More
In the five years since the “Citizens United” decision was made, some alarming trends have emerged.
Economic Update: Economics and Real Issues
This episode provides updates on bikes displacing cars in Europe, and more.